Writer, critic, film editor John Delia, Sr. has been on all sides of the movie business from publications to film making. He has worked as a film critic with ACED Magazine for more than 20 years and other publications for a total of 40 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Florida. John is a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association and Critics Association of Central Florida Send John a message at jdelia@acedmagazine.com
The Snare, a Crime Thriller
Here’s a little independent film that takes you into the center of an unwitting crime that turns into an law enforcement fiasco. Nicely directed and with an outstanding young cast, The Snare is on the list this month’s best bets.
SUPERGIRL is Action Packed
Adding to the DC Comic agenda, the film Supergirl gives it a boost. In the film we find…
Ethan Bloom, A Little Indie Enters 20th Week
Something unusual for an independent film, Ethan Bloom enters its 20th consecutive week as of August 14 at Movies of…
HORSEGIRLS, Rare and Hypnotic
It’s rare, but once in a while you’ll find a story based on a character that’s different due to their physicality and enacted by an actress with the same life alternating condition. Here we meet Lillian Carrier an actress with autism in a role that personifies the body and soul of the main protagonist in the movie Horsegirls.
THE ODYSSEY Engrossing High Energy
Releasing this weekend, The Odyssey offers a reexamination of Homer’s book adding a lot of lore to the action adventure. The story has been attempted in some older versions of the film, but they don’t hold a candle to this barn burner.
MINIONS & MONSTERS the Epitome of Madness
Releasing in theaters today the animated film Minions & Monsters explodes on the big screen. It’s so crazy…
GOAT GIRL endearing
Discovering another indie foreign film this month, Goat Girl (La Nina de la Cabra) offers an unusual coming of age story that emits some endearing wonderment.
UNIDENTIFIED a Crafty Crime Pix
Checking out a foreign film in the crime genre, I was introduced to the movie Unidentified that was made in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.